A café in Foreside. A fort above the harbor. Woodland trails and a table by the water. Discover Kittery at your own pace, with a little room to cross the river.
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Browse outdoor clothing, footwear, camping and fishing gear, plus Maine gifts and handmade fudge, at this Route 1 stop.
301 U.S. Route 1, separate from Foreside. Published regular hours: 9am–7pm daily; holiday hours vary. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day in 2026. Browsing does not require a purchase; confirm hours and product availability directly.Experience detailsVisit StoreLeave room for independent shops, a café stop and a slower wander around Wallingford Square.
Confirm current hours, access and conditions directly.Experience detailsLearn MoreExplore coastal fortifications and views over the approaches to Portsmouth Harbor in Kittery Point.
Seasonal admission applies. Official guidance permits off-season walk-in visits from outside the gate, with facilities closed. Check posted access, uneven surfaces and current alerts; building access is not guaranteed.Experience detailsLearn MoreChoose a shoreline walk, picnic or coastal viewpoint among historic fortifications on Gerrish Island.
Seasonal entry passes and parking rules apply. Off-season restrooms close and vehicle access may change. Carry out trash; follow posted pet rules and avoid exposed ruins or slippery shorelines.Experience detailsLearn MoreFollow woodland trails through a conserved coastal landscape in Kittery Point.
Use the current Land Trust trail map and designated access. Open dawn to dusk; no camping or fires. Hunting is allowed in season on this preserve; follow posted guidance and wear blaze orange.Experience detailsLearn MoreBrowse rotating work by local artists at the gallery on Walker Street in Kittery Foreside.
Gallery at 2 Walker Street. Published gallery hours are Thursday–Sunday; exhibitions and event access vary. Confirm the current program.Experience detailsLearn MoreThese experiences depart in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, not Kittery. Allow time for travel, parking and reaching the actual meeting point. We may earn a commission from qualifying bookings through these affiliate links. Dates, prices and availability are confirmed by the provider.
Explore Portsmouth ghost stories with a smartphone audio tour at your own pace.
40–60 minutes · Starts at Ceres Bakery, 51 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth, NH. Smartphone app required; no live guide. Confirm app access and suitability for your group. Allow travel from Kittery.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkExplore island roads and harbor views around Portsmouth and New Castle with a cycling guide.
2¼ hours · Meets at 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH. Road riding and hills; confirm minimum ages, riding ability and seasonal dates. Not automatically scheduled until age and operation details are confirmed.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkPair Portsmouth history with small bites and a guided tasting at the historic Rockingham.
1½ hours · Meets at 401 State Street, Portsmouth, NH. Alcohol for ages 21+; confirm dietary needs, stairs, dates and inclusions. Not a standard restaurant reservation. Not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkFollow app-based clues and challenges through Portsmouth with your own team.
1½ hours · Self-guided smartphone activity in Portsmouth, NH. Confirm starting location, app requirements, ticket basis and age suitability. Not automatically scheduled until start details are confirmed.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkExplore tea ingredients and create a blend during a private shop-based lesson.
1½ hours · Meets at Société, 51 Ceres Street, Portsmouth, NH. Arrange the start time with the provider. Confirm allergies and group suitability; no health benefit is promised. Not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkChoose your own Portsmouth route with a three-hour bicycle rental.
3 hours · Pickup in Portsmouth, NH; confirm the rental address, bicycle type, ages, approved routes and equipment. A rental, not a guided tour. Not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkRide a guided coastal route through New Hampshire’s seacoast communities.
3½ hours · Departs in Portsmouth, NH. Confirm current route, inclusions, riding requirements, minimum ages and departure address; the URL retains an older tour name. Not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkSpecific Kittery dining choices with direct links. Check service times; daytime cafés and dinner restaurants serve different parts of your day. No restaurant affiliate relationship is claimed.
Make time for a dinner in Kittery Foreside at this Government Street restaurant.
Dinner Tuesday–Saturday; no reservations according to the restaurant. Confirm current menu, service hours and dietary needs directly.Experience detailsView MenuA Route 1 dining option near the outlets, with seafood, New England dishes and a raw bar.
Confirm current menu, table availability and dietary needs. Service hours on the site vary; check directly before visiting.Experience detailsView MenuStop for breakfast or lunch, with on-site pastries, breads, crullers and coffee near Wallingford Square.
A breakfast or lunch stop. Confirm today’s hours, menu and dietary accommodations; not an evening restaurant recommendation.Experience detailsView MenuChoose a bakery lunch with sandwiches, salads, breads and pastries on State Road.
Daytime stop at 53 State Road. Made-to-order sandwiches and salads have a shorter service window than bakery hours; confirm before visiting.Experience detailsView MenuPair a Kittery Point meal with the waterfront setting at Pepperrell Cove.
Published information lists Tuesday closure. Confirm restaurant hours, seating and dietary needs. The View is an event space, not this restaurant.Experience detailsView MenuLocal inns, hotel and motel rooms, and cabins. Camping and yurts in nearby Cape Neddick are labeled by their actual location. Match your group, pets and facilities without assuming unverified details.
Find a place to stayDistances are approximate from Kittery Foreside. Kittery Point is a separate part of town; Portsmouth is across the state line in New Hampshire. Confirm routes, bridge conditions and parking. Transit connections are not assumed.
Fort facilities and vehicle access change seasonally. Gallery and restaurant opening days are respected by the planner. Tours with unconfirmed dates, ages or pickup details remain available to browse rather than being automatically scheduled.
Sources reviewed October 13, 2026. No live availability, prices or reservations are implied.
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